Bar Models

During the past few weeks Mrs.Kennedy's Super Stars have been learning a new math strategy for solving words problems. This strategy that  is introduced in second grade is called Bar Modeling.  It is a visual representation used to solve addition and subtraction word problems, comparison word problems, and two step word problems. The students used a graphic organizer and  a bookmark with the steps to help learn and internalize the steps involved in solving words problems using bar models. Learning this strategy has taken a lot of perseverance  and hard work on the part of the students in 2K. This is a strategy that students will continue to use through 6th grade.  Below are two videos showing examples of bar modeling.

 

2.OA.A.1 Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction.